Present simple and present continuous

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Present simple and present continuous

Present simple

1. Underline the present simple verbs.

Present simple and present continuous U01_orbit

The earth goes round the sun at an angle. The north end turns toward the sun in June, July and August. The north end turns away from the sun in December, January and February. Also, because the earth is at an angle to the sun, sunrise and sunset differ from one country to another. For instance, during summer in England, the sun rises at about 5 am while it sets about 10 pm. But in Egypt, the sun rises at 5:30 am and sets about 8:00 pm.

We can use the [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] to describe something which is true in general.

I usually get up early at six o’clock, and then have my breakfast. I walk to work as I live quite near it. Sometimes, when there is a lot of work, I work overtime and I have my dinner there.

We can use the [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] to describe something which happens all the time or repeatedly.

Present continuous

2. Underline the present continuous verbs.

Soha: Look at the woman over there! What is she saying?
Hala: I’m not sure, but I think she’s speaking French.
Soha: Do you speak French, Hala?
Hala: No, that’s why I don’t understand what she’s talking about.

We can use the [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] to describe actions that are happening now (or at a time close to now).

Maha: I am going out with Mona and Fayza this evening. Are you coming with us?
Sally: Yes, where are you going?
Maha: We are going to watch the Harry Potter movie.
Sally: That’s a great movie. Do you have other plans?
Maha: Yes, we’re having pizza right after that. See you then.
Sally: Fine, bye.

We can use the [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذا الرابط] to describe actions which are planned for the future.

3. Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets to give the same meaning. Use the present simple or present continuous as you practised above.

1. Sara is good at basketball. She never loses a game. (win)
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2. Take care! It is very easy for paper to catch fire. (burn / easily)
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3. Most of the time I begin work at nine o’clock. (usually / start)
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4. Right now I’m very busy. This book is just fascinating! (read / now)
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5. The sun comes up in the east. (rise)
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6. It is Soha’s habit to come to our house each week. (visit)
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4. Underline the mistakes and correct them in the spaces below.

Zaki: Look! A tiger are running there. Do you know that it is one of the fastest wild animals in the world? (1)
Samy: Do you know how it is finding its food? (2)
Zaki: It hunt other animals, kills and eats them. (3)
Samy: I once read in a book that when it is becoming old, it loses its ability to catch animals. (4)
Zaki: Yes. That’s why it sometimes comes out of the jungle and attack people living in the village. (5)
Samy: Oh, we must run! It attacking us now. (6)

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5. Complete the following using the word in brackets in the correct form.

Mohsin and Omran work together in a company. They meet each other in the corridor and have a conversation together.

Mohsin: I can see you are busy looking for someone. _____________________________ (you/look) for Fayez?
Omran: Yes. He is not in his office now. I thought he might be here.
Mohsin: __________________________ (he/ talk) to the boss at the moment.
Omran: Oh, I think __________________ (they/discuss) the rise of the salaries.
Mohsin: Okay. What about you? ____________________ (you /look) for someone too?
Omran: Yes. I am looking for Ilham. Do you know where she is?
Mohsin: You won’t find her today. She only _________________ (work) three days a week.
Omran: Thank you. It seems that ____________________ (you/ know) a lot about her.
Mohsin: That is because most days we ________________ (come) together by bus.
Omran: Do you live near each other?
Mohsin: Yes, ________________________ (she/live) quite close to me.
Omran: Well, I need to return to work now. See you later.
Mohsin: Me too. Bye.

mr. mohamed sherif